US Bridges

Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.9 MI N JCT Rts 17&211 · Structure no. 000000001096560

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,599
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,599 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,639 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScotchtown Road
Crosses17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17
Location0.9 MI N JCT Rts 17&211
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47157, -74.38494
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,599 (2020)
Projected traffic10,639 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17 carry?

About 8,599 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scotchtown Road over 17 17 8310 1065 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.